Santa Fe County, New Mexico Population 2022
Santa Fe County, New Mexico's estimated population is 152,149 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Fe County, New Mexico is the 4th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 144,522 and has seen a growth of 5.28% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7,713 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 8,114 | 401 | 5.20% |
| 1870 | 9,699 | 1,585 | 19.53% |
| 1880 | 10,867 | 1,168 | 12.04% |
| 1890 | 13,562 | 2,695 | 24.80% |
| 1900 | 14,658 | 1,096 | 8.08% |
| 1910 | 14,770 | 112 | 0.76% |
| 1920 | 15,030 | 260 | 1.76% |
| 1930 | 19,567 | 4,537 | 30.19% |
| 1940 | 30,826 | 11,259 | 57.54% |
| 1950 | 38,153 | 7,327 | 23.77% |
| 1960 | 44,970 | 6,817 | 17.87% |
| 1970 | 53,756 | 8,786 | 19.54% |
| 1980 | 75,360 | 21,604 | 40.19% |
| 1990 | 98,928 | 23,568 | 31.27% |
| 2010 | 144,522 | 45,594 | 46.09% |
| 2011 | 145,847 | 1,325 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 146,722 | 875 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 147,465 | 743 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 147,782 | 317 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 148,098 | 316 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 148,758 | 660 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 149,491 | 733 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 149,761 | 270 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 150,358 | 597 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 150,955 | 597 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 151,552 | 597 | 0.40% |
| 2022 | 152,149 | 597 | 0.39% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118,759 | 79.00% |
| Black or African American | 1,664 | 1.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,932 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 1,961 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 245 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 11,993 | 7.98% |
| Two or More Races | 10,765 | 7.16% |
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 63,152 | 2.33 | 71.2 |
| Married | 26,914 | 3 | 82.9 |
| Male | 2,737 | 3.35 | 59.1 |
| Female | 6,791 | 3.61 | 62.5 |
| Non Family | 26,710 | 1.24 | 62.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,195 | 4.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,267 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 25,794 | 22.98% |
| Some College | 21,169 | 18.86% |
| Associates Degree | 8,127 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23,086 | 20.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 22,595 | 20.13% |
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,506 | 1,419 | 1,065 |
| White | 55,883 | 54,857 | 33,590 |
| Black | 898 | 863 | 507 |
| 2+ Races | 7,464 | 6,336 | 2,066 |
| Native American | 3,098 | 2,882 | 657 |
| Hispanic | 49,859 | 39,804 | 9,254 |
| Other Race | 8,126 | 5,673 | 1,005 |
| Islander | 160 | 160 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.72%.
$37,083
Average Earnings
$41,119
Average Male
$32,864
Average Female
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Language by Age
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Language
66.04% of Santa Fe County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 33.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.83% of the population.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 240 | 90 | 37.50% |
| Multiple | 10,463 | 2,223 | 21.25% |
| Black | 1,503 | 308 | 20.49% |
| Hispanic | 75,140 | 12,490 | 16.62% |
| Native | 4,754 | 786 | 16.53% |
| White | 63,596 | 5,459 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 1,831 | 65 | 3.55% |
| Other | 2,582 | NaN% |
13.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.62%
Male Poverty Rate
13.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe County, New Mexico is Islander, with 37.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Fe County, New Mexico is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.67%.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,003 | 8.09% |
| Black | 65 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 215 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 38 | 2.19% |
| Islander | 44 | 26.51% |
| Other Race | 462 | 4.90% |
| 2+ Races | 427 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic | 2,978 | 5.21% |
Santa Fe County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.57%
Born in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
88.25%
Native Born
11.75%
Foreign Born
7.56%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.25% of Santa Fe County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 46.57% having been born in New Mexico. 7.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990